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Escaping a Cult: 28 Years of Brainwashing with Peter Young
What is the difference between a narcissistic partner and a cult leader? As it turns out, almost nothing. In this powerful episode, Lee Hammock (Self-Aware Narcissist) sits down with Peter Young, a survivor of a tiny but destructive religious cult led by a man known as "Uncle Robert."
Peter’s story is a chilling look at how high-control groups use "The Cult of One" tactics to destroy marriages, alienate children, and turn a person’s life inside out. For 28 years, Peter was trapped in a cycle of psychological isolation and spiritual abuse that cost him everything—including his relationship…
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